I took a scroll through Zara’s latest arrivals to see what has arrived for the early days of fall. The selection feels remarkably attuned to the mood of the season, striking a balance between timeless tailoring and the kind of directional pieces that can instantly make an outfit feel new. Plaid shirts are an essential to tuck into jeans one day and style with a leather pencil skirt the next, while military-inspired jackets bring a polished edge to transitional dressing. Elsewhere, navy outerwear and tuxedo skirts offer a distinctly sophisticated take on the season’s classics.

Then there are the pieces designed to add personality. Tapestry-print jackets bring an artful, vintage-inspired sensibility to the mix, while floral beaded trousers offer the sort of statement-making flourish that can transform even the simplest top. And for the inevitable run of dinners, parties, weddings, and end-of-year celebrations already beginning to populate the calendar, Zara’s satin slip skirts feel particularly well timed. They have that effortless quality that makes them equally convincing with a cashmere sweater and a pair of heels or dressed down with a simple knit and flats. If history is any indication, the pieces worth knowing about now may not remain available for long—I wouldn’t be surprised to see some of these finds sold out well before October 15. Ahead, my edit of the best new Zara arrivals to know now, all editor-approved and ready for their place in your fall wardrobe.